Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT Padraig Coyle takes a regular look at Gaelic Games in Ireland with a particular focus on the Ulster scene. He talks to players, managers, officials, commentators and of course fans. You can join the debate at the blog www.gaelgames.com http://www.gaelgames.com/ You are free to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work under the following conditions. Attribution: you must give the original author credit. No Derivative Works: you may not alter, transform, or build upon this work. For any reuse or distribution, you must make clear to others the licence terms of this work. Any of these conditions can be waived if you get permission from the copyright holder. Nothing in this license impairs or restricts the author's moral rights. ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Davy Sims) Sport en ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Davy Sims) Padraig Coyle Padraig Coyle takes a regular look at Gaelic Games in Ireland with a particular focus on the Ulster scene. He talks to players, managers, officials, commentators and of course fans. You can join the debate at the blog www.gaelgames.com Padraig Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. no Gaelgames Podcast gaelgames@simsdigitalmedia.com http://www.gaelgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/gaelgames100x86.gif http://www.gaelgames.com/ Padraig Coyle takes a regular look at Gaelic Games in Ireland with a particular focus on the Ulster scene. He talks to players, managers, officials, commentators and of course fans. You can join the debate at the blog www.gaelgames.com This Gaelgames podcast comes from a hot bed of support for Gaelic games. Not Tyrone, Antrim, Armagh or Derry. Not Kilkenny, Dublin, Cork, or even Galway. But Brittany in France where there is an increasing number of GAA clubs on the rise. Padraig Coyle reports from the city of Vannes where a group of French sportsmen are building a Gaelic football team. He meets team members Cyril Besseyre, Fabien Jalu and David Gauvin as well as Phillipe Cornilleau who is the president of the French Federation of Gaelic Football. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090828http://www.gaelgames.com Games Games Framed By Oliver McVeigh Podcast 31 This Gaelgames podcast comes from a hot bed of support for Gaelic games. Not Tyrone, Antrim, Armagh or Derry. Not Kilkenny, Dublin, Cork, or even Galway. But Brittany in France where there is an increasing number of GAA clubs on the rise. Padraig Coyle reports from the city of Vannes where a group of French sportsmen are building a Gaelic football team. He meets team members Cyril Besseyre, Fabien Jalu and David Gauvin as well as Phillipe Cornilleau who is the president of the French Federation of Gaelic Football. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 11:51 no On this edition of the Gael games podcast, Oliver McVeigh, one of Ireland's best known photographers talks to Padraig Coyle about his career as a sports snapper. Padraig sits with Oliver on the sideline at St Tiernach's Park, Clones as he snaps the action from the Donegal, Down Ulster Minor Championship football match. Oliver tells Gael games how he got started his career as a photographer and now works for the renowned photo agency Sportsfile. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090727http://www.gaelgames.com Games Games Framed By Oliver McVeigh Podcast 31 On this edition of the Gael games podcast, Oliver McVeigh, one of Ireland's best known photographers talks to Padraig Coyle about his career as a sports snapper. Padraig sits with Oliver on the sideline at St Tiernach's Park, Clones as he snaps the action from the Donegal, Down Ulster Minor Championship football match. Oliver tells Gael games how he got started his career as a photographer and now works for the renowned photo agency Sportsfile. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 12:19 no Gaelic football fitness coach John McCloskey is heading in a new direction next season. The man who has had a major impact on the fortunes of football with Armagh, Derry, Queens University and Crossmaglen Rangers will be sharing his experiences in the surroundings of the Premiership Rugby Union club Wasps following an approach from the London club's head coach Shaun Edwards who has also been assisting Warren Gatland at Wales and Ian McGeehan, the British and Irish Lions coach in South Africa. On this edition of the Gael games podcast, John tells Padraig Coyle about the move to rugby and what he hopes this Gaelic football experiences can bring to the union code. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090714http://www.gaelgames.com John McCloskey - Putting Sting Into the Wasps Podcast 30 Gaelic football fitness coach John McCloskey is heading in a new direction next season. The man who has had a major impact on the fortunes of football with Armagh, Derry, Queens University and Crossmaglen Rangers will be sharing his experiences in the surroundings of the Premiership Rugby Union club Wasps following an approach from the London club's head coach Shaun Edwards who has also been assisting Warren Gatland at Wales and Ian McGeehan, the British and Irish Lions coach in South Africa. On this edition of the Gael games podcast, John tells Padraig Coyle about the move to rugby and what he hopes this Gaelic football experiences can bring to the union code. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 10:35 no Antrim’s two victories in the 2009 Ulster Senior Football Championship may not have achieved anything other than the opportunity to meet All Ireland champions Tyrone in the July 19th decider in Clones. However for the success starved football fans of the county, the message coming from the city of Belfast, the Glens and the outlying parishes is that there is something of a revival happening in Gaelic football. On the Gael Games podcast Padraig Coyle reports on the new feeling of optimism among Saffrons supporters as the county enjoys a season to remember. He also hears from the county chairman Dr. John McSparron and gets an independent view of one of the GAA’s most respected commentators, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh of RTE. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090705http://www.gaelgames.com Antrim On The March. Is There A Re-awakening In The Glens? Podcast 29 Antrim’s two victories in the 2009 Ulster Senior Football Championship may not have achieved anything other than the opportunity to meet All Ireland champions Tyrone in the July 19th decider in Clones. However for the success starved football fans of the county, the message coming from the city of Belfast, the Glens and the outlying parishes is that there is something of a revival happening in Gaelic football. On the Gael Games podcast Padraig Coyle reports on the new feeling of optimism among Saffrons supporters as the county enjoys a season to remember. He also hears from the county chairman Dr. John McSparron and gets an independent view of one of the GAA’s most respected commentators, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh of RTE. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 08:26 no Cavan's senior team is eager to get back into big time Gaelic football and sees this weekend's Ulster Senior Championship semi final against Antrim as an opportunity not to be missed. On the Gael Games podcast Padraig Coyle gets the views of Cavan supporter and one of Ireland's most exciting radio commentators, Owen McConnon of BBC Radio Ulster. With all his years of describing the action on the field what is Owen expecting from this Saturday's clash when the referee throws in the ball? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090624bhttp://www.gaelgames.com The Commentator's Comment - Owen McConnon Calls It For Cavan Podcast 27 Cavan's senior team is eager to get back into big time Gaelic football and sees this weekend's Ulster Senior Championship semi final against Antrim as an opportunity not to be missed. On the Gael Games podcast Padraig Coyle gets the views of Cavan supporter and one of Ireland's most exciting radio commentators, Owen McConnon of BBC Radio Ulster. With all his years of describing the action on the field what is Owen expecting from this Saturday's clash when the referee throws in the ball? Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 9:18 no As the countdown to the Ulster SFC semi-final continues, St Gall's an Antrim defender Andrew McClean is relishing the challenge that lies ahead from Cavan at St Tiernach's Park Clones. On this edition of the Gael Games podcast Andrew talks to Padraig Coyle about the incredible change that has taken place in Antrim football in 2009. He expresses hopes that the county can build on the success of beating Donegal and that the long overdue revival can begin. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090624http://www.gaelgames.com McClean's County - Andy's Commitment to Antrim Podcast 26 As the countdown to the Ulster SFC semi-final continues, St Gall's an Antrim defender Andrew McClean is relishing the challenge that lies ahead from Cavan at St Tiernach's Park Clones. On this edition of the Gael Games podcast Andrew talks to Padraig Coyle about the incredible change that has taken place in Antrim football in 2009. He expresses hopes that the county can build on the success of beating Donegal and that the long overdue revival can begin. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 6:09 no Fresh from the momentous Ulster Senior Football quarter final victory against Donegal, Antrim manager Liam Bradley is keeping his young team's feet on the ground as the Saffrons aim for a place in the Ulster final for the first time in almost 4 decades. On this edition of the Gaelgames podcast, Padraig Coyle has been to the county's press night at Creggan Kickams, ahead of the semi final against Cavan. He hears what the man from across the county border in Derry has to say. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090622http://www.gaelgames.com The Anglo-Celt Cup - Liam Bradley's Dream For Antrim Podcast 25 Fresh from the momentous Ulster Senior Football quarter final victory against Donegal, Antrim manager Liam Bradley is keeping his young team's feet on the ground as the Saffrons aim for a place in the Ulster final for the first time in almost 4 decades. On this edition of the Gaelgames podcast, Padraig Coyle has been to the county's press night at Creggan Kickams, ahead of the semi final against Cavan. He hears what the man from across the county border in Derry has to say. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 5:57 no Antrim's footballers confounded the critics and doom mongers by dumping Donegal out of the 2009 Ulster Senior Football Championship at Ballybofey 1-10 to 12 points on 14 June. On the Gael Games podcast Padraig Coyle hears from Antrim manager Liam Bradley and St Gall's midfielder Aodhan Gallagher as the Saffrons look forward to a semi final meeting against Cavan. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090615http://www.gaelgames.com Antrim's Footballers Head for Ulster Semi final Podcast 24 Antrim's footballers confounded the critics and doom mongers by dumping Donegal out of the 2009 Ulster Senior Football Championship at Ballybofey 1-10 to 12 points on 14 June. On the Gael Games podcast Padraig Coyle hears from Antrim manager Liam Bradley and St Gall's midfielder Aodhan Gallagher as the Saffrons look forward to a semi final meeting against Cavan. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 6:04 no When Alf Murray, a former president of the GAA, died in 1999, it marked the passing of a man who had given a lifetime of service to the games, language and traditions that he loved. But his legacy has not gone unforgotten. A new biography called Alf O'Muiri 1914 - 1999 by Eithne McAlinden tells the remarkable story of the man whose roots were deeply rooted in Armagh. On the Gaelgames podcast Eithne talks to Padraig about her book on Alf Murray which was written a decade before his death. And the podcast also hears from Alf's daughter Naomh, former GAA president Paddy McFlynn and former Armagh county secretary Joe Canning. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090613http://www.gaelgames.com Remembering the Life of Alf Murray Podcast 23 When Alf Murray, a former president of the GAA, died in 1999, it marked the passing of a man who had given a lifetime of service to the games, language and traditions that he loved. But his legacy has not gone unforgotten. A new biography called Alf O'Muiri 1914 - 1999 by Eithne McAlinden tells the remarkable story of the man whose roots were deeply rooted in Armagh. On the Gaelgames podcast Eithne talks to Padraig about her book on Alf Murray which was written a decade before his death. And the podcast also hears from Alf's daughter Naomh, former GAA president Paddy McFlynn and former Armagh county secretary Joe Canning. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 12:51 no In the midst of planning Leitrim's ambitions to beat Roscommon and progress to mounting a challenge for a third Connacht Football Championship, John Morrison, the county's Armagh-based head coach has found time to put together a new gaelic football coaching guide. In this edition of the Gael Games podcast John Morrison talks to Padraig Coyle about Games Sense, his long standing coaching partnership with Derry's Mickey Moran, their long term ambitions for Leitrim and his love of orange blossom. Tue, 26 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090526http://www.gaelgames.com Leitrim coach John Morrison making Game Sense with new coaching manual Podcast 22 In the midst of planning Leitrim's ambitions to beat Roscommon and progress to mounting a challenge for a third Connacht Football Championship, John Morrison, the county's Armagh-based head coach has found time to put together a new gaelic football coaching guide. In this edition of the Gael Games podcast John Morrison talks to Padraig Coyle about Games Sense, his long standing coaching partnership with Derry's Mickey Moran, their long term ambitions for Leitrim and his love of orange blossom. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 22:30 no It’s Showtime. The 2009 Ulster Football Championship with the backing of Ulster Bank, Vodafone and Toyota gets underway this weekend with the preliminary round game at Brewster Park, Enniskillen between Fermanagh and Down. On the Gaelgames podcast, Padraig Coyle looks ahead to the forthcoming series and hears from some of those involved including Down manager Ross Carr, Mickey Harte who is manager of All Ireland champions Tyrone and Peter McDonnell who is in charge of defending Ulster champions Armagh. Gerry Doherty, president of the Ulster Ladies Football Association, expresses his delight at their dual participation in the series while Danny Murphy, the Ulster GAA secretary talks about a special commemoration event which is being planned for Ulster Final day on July 20th. Sun, 17 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090517http://www.gaelgames.com It’s Showtime - The Ulster Football Championship Begins Podcast 21 It’s Showtime. The 2009 Ulster Football Championship with the backing of Ulster Bank, Vodafone and Toyota gets underway this weekend with the preliminary round game at Brewster Park, Enniskillen between Fermanagh and Down. On the Gaelgames podcast, Padraig Coyle looks ahead to the forthcoming series and hears from some of those involved including Down manager Ross Carr, Mickey Harte who is manager of All Ireland champions Tyrone and Peter McDonnell who is in charge of defending Ulster champions Armagh. Gerry Doherty, president of the Ulster Ladies Football Association, expresses his delight at their dual participation in the series while Danny Murphy, the Ulster GAA secretary talks about a special commemoration event which is being planned for Ulster Final day on July 20th. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 09:50 no The 2009 Ulster Hurling and Camogie Championships supported by Guinness and Etihad Airways is getting under way this weekend. On the Gael games podcast, Dominic McKinlay, the joint manager of the Antrim hurling team says that the defending champions are just as keen as ever to retain this provincial title even though the Saffrons will also compete in the Leinster Championships. Catherine O'Hara of the Ulster Camogie Association praised the Ulster council for its support in promoting women's sport and giving them the chance to be share the stage with the hurlers and footballers. Ulster GAA president Tom Daly outlines some of the initiatives that are in place to increase the profile of hurling and gives his view on fears that Antrim¹s participation in Leinster may be diluting the Ulster series. Sat, 09 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090509zhttp://www.gaelgames.com Hurling and Camogie set for Ulster Championship action The 2009 Ulster Hurling and Camogie Championships supported by Guinness and Etihad Airways is getting under way this weekend. On the Gael games podcast, Dominic McKinlay, the joint manager of the Antrim hurling team says that the defending champions are just as keen as ever to retain this provincial title even though the Saffrons will also compete in the Leinster Championships. Catherine O¹Hara of the Ulster Camogie Association praised the Ulster council for its support in promoting women¹s sport and giving them the chance to be share the stage with the hurlers and footballers. Ulster GAA president Tom Daly outlines some of the initiatives that are in place to increase the profile of hurling and gives his view on fears that Antrim¹s participation in Leinster may be diluting the Ulster series. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 11:45 no On this edition of the Gael games podcast Padraig Coyle hears about ambitious plans by the Ulster Council of the GAA to develop the huge potential that lies within the greater Belfast area and make Ireland's second city a sporting success. Padraig is speaking to Ryan Feeney who is the Ulster Council's Coummunity Development manager. Ryan explains how they hope to bring the games to new areas and getting more young people involved in their local clubs. Sat, 09 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090509http://www.gaelgames.com Ardu Bheal Feirste - A Plan For Ireland's Second City On this edition of the Gael games podcast Padraig Coyle hears about ambitious plans by the Ulster Council of the GAA to develop the huge potential that lies within the greater Belfast area and make Ireland's second city a sporting success. Padraig is speaking to Ryan Feeney who is the Ulster Council's Coummunity Development manager. Ryan explains how they hope to bring the games to new areas and getting more young people involved in their local clubs. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 08:14 no In the ten years since it opened its doors, the GAA's museum situated beneath the Cusack Stand at Croke Park has received hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. In this edition of the Gael games podcast, Padraig Coyle has been hearing some of the history of the GAA from the museum’s Education and Events officer, Selina O’Regan. Selina talks about the work of the museum and how the sports are being brought to life through many of its audio visual displays. She describes an original letter from Michael Cusack, the founder of the GAA as well as explaining the history of the museum’s two Holy Grails - the Sam Maguire Cup and the Liam McCarthy Cup. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=219 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090411http://www.gaelgames.com The Croke Park Museum In the ten years since it opened its doors, the GAA’s museum situated beneath the Cusack Stand at Croke Park has received hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. In this edition of the Gael games podcast, Padraig Coyle has been hearing some of the history of the GAA from the museum’s Education and Events officer, Selina O’Regan. Selina talks about the work of the museum and how the sports are being brought to life through many of its audio visual displays. She describes an original letter from Michael Cusack, the founder of the GAA as well as explaining the history of the museum’s two Holy Grails - the Sam Maguire Cup and the Liam McCarthy Cup. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 13:55 no After three years at the helm of the Gaelic Athletic Association, Kilkenny's Nicky Brennan steps aside as the organisation's president at next week's annual congress. He will be succeeded in the three year post by Christy Cooney of Cork. On this edition of the Gael games podcast, Nicky Brennan speaks to Padraig Coyle about some of the highs and lows of his three year term in office. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=216 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090409http://www.gaelgames.com Nicky Brennan's Farewell After three years at the helm of the Gaelic Athletic Association, Kilkenny's Nicky Brennan steps aside as the organisation's president at next week's annual congress. He will be succeeded in the three year post by Christy Cooney of Cork. On this edition of the Gael games podcast, Nicky Brennan speaks to Padraig Coyle about some of the highs and lows of his three year term in office. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 10:03 no The sport of handball in Ireland has recently been rebranded to become known as GAA Handball and on this edition of the Gael Games podcast, Padraig Coyle has been talking to Tyrone man Chris Curran who has recently taken over as the GAA's full time handball manager. In this podcast Chris talks to Padraig about his role in the sport's administration and looks ahead to the forthcoming 2009 GAA Irish Handball Nationals, in association with Envirogreen. Chris talks about the competition for places on the Ireland team going to the world championships later this year in Oregon. Defending World champions Paul Brady (Cavan) and Rosin Shannon (Antrim) have to gain a place on that team if they are to retain their world singles titles. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=204 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090408http://www.gaelgames.com Ulster's leading the way in handball The sport of handball in Ireland has recently been rebranded to become known as GAA Handball and on this edition of the Gael Games podcast, Padraig Coyle has been talking to Tyrone man Chris Curran who has recently taken over as the GAA's full time handball manager. In this podcast Chris talks to Padraig about his role in the sport's administration and looks ahead to the forthcoming 2009 GAA Irish Handball Nationals, in association with Envirogreen. Chris talks about the competition for places on the Ireland team going to the world championships later this year in Oregon. Defending World champions Paul Brady (Cavan) and Rosin Shannon (Antrim) have to gain a place on that team if they are to retain their world singles titles. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 08:35 no This version of the podcastupdates the earlier edition. On this week's Gael games podcast, Padraig Coyle is talking to Paul Kelly, Chairman of the Armagh Hurling Board about his development plans for the sport in the Orchard county. Paul, who previously was a football development officer, has worked with many of the up and coming football stars in Armagh. Now as part of a development plan which he has created Paul's applying the same principles to hurling. At the end of a Allianz National League campaign in which Armagh collected 5 points to finish 4th in Division 3A, Paul talks about his dual role as manager of the team in the absence of Michael Johnson who is serving a 48 week ban from the sport. If Paul has his way, the Orchard men will have a strong say in Ulster Hurling in the not too distant future. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090331ahttp://www.gaelgames.com UPDATED - Interview with Paul Kelly Chairman of Armagh Hurling Board This version of the podcastupdates the earlier edition. On this week's Gael games podcast, Padraig Coyle is talking to Paul Kelly, Chairman of the Armagh Hurling Board about his development plans for the sport in the Orchard county. Paul, who previously was a football development officer, has worked with many of the up and coming football stars in Armagh. Now as part of a development plan which he has created Paul's applying the same principles to hurling. At the end of a Allianz National League campaign in which Armagh collected 5 points to finish 4th in Division 3A, Paul talks about his dual role as manager of the team in the absence of Michael Johnson who is serving a 48 week ban from the sport. If Paul has his way, the Orchard men will have a strong say in Ulster Hurling in the not too distant future. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 14:25 no On this week's Gael games podcast, Padraig Coyle is talking to Paul Kelly, Chairman of the Armagh Hurling Board about his development plans for the sport in the Orchard county. Paul, who previously was a football development officer, has worked with many of the up and coming football stars in Armagh. Now as part of a development plan which he has created Paul's applying the same principles to hurling. At the end of a Allianz National League campaign in which Armagh collected 5 points to finish 4th in Division 3A, Paul talks about his dual role as manager of the team in the absence of Michael Johnson who is serving a 48 week ban from the sport. If Paul has his way, the Orchard men will have a strong say in Ulster Hurling in the not too distant future. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090331http://www.gaelgames.com Interview with Paul Kelly Chairman of Armagh Hurling Board On this week's Gael games podcast, Padraig Coyle is talking to Paul Kelly, Chairman of the Armagh Hurling Board about his development plans for the sport in the Orchard county. Paul, who previously was a football development officer, has worked with many of the up and coming football stars in Armagh. Now as part of a development plan which he has created Paul's applying the same principles to hurling. At the end of a Allianz National League campaign in which Armagh collected 5 points to finish 4th in Division 3A, Paul talks about his dual role as manager of the team in the absence of Michael Johnson who is serving a 48 week ban from the sport. If Paul has his way, the Orchard men will have a strong say in Ulster Hurling in the not too distant future. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 12:18 no On this edition of the Gael games podcast, Padraig Coyle hears about a new initiative prompted by the GAA in Ulster to get 10,000 ash trees planted at the foot of Belfast's Blackmountain and Cavehill. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090316http://www.gaelgames.com The People's Forest On this edition of the Gael games podcast, Padraig Coyle hears about a new initiative prompted by the GAA in Ulster to get 10,000 ash trees planted at the foot of Belfast's Blackmountain and Cavehill. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 08:14 no This weekend the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive in Armagh has been hosting the two day For Community County and Country conference as part of the Ulster Council's celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the GAA. The conference was opened with this address from President Mary McAleese. Hear her speech in full. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=173 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090314http://www.gaelgames.com Irish President Mary McAleese Speech This weekend the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive in Armagh has been hosting the two day For Community County and Country conference as part of the Ulster Council's celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the GAA. The conference was opened with this address from President Mary McAleese. Hear her speech in full. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 31:38 no This edition of the Gael games podcast reports from the launch of the latest strategy plan of the Ulster Council of the GAA which will take the Association up to 2015. Padraig Coyle has been talking to the Ulster Council president Tom Daly and Ryan Feeney, who co-ordinated the drawing up of this ambitious blueprint. And there are also words of praise from what some might think is an unlikely source; Michael Boyd, the Community Relations Officer of the Irish Football Association who points out the close ties than have developed between the two sporting organisations. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090313http://www.gaelgames.com Ulster Council Strategy This edition of the Gael games podcast reports from the launch of the latest strategy plan of the Ulster Council of the GAA which will take the Association up to 2015. Padraig Coyle has been talking to the Ulster Council president Tom Daly and Ryan Feeney, who co-ordinated the drawing up of this ambitious blueprint. And there are also words of praise from what some might think is an unlikely source; Michael Boyd, the Community Relations Officer of the Irish Football Association who points out the close ties than have developed between the two sporting organisations. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 06:36 no The Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive in Armagh will host a two day conference entitled "For Community, County and Country" in eight days time. It's part of the Ulster Council's celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the GAA. On this edition of the Gaelgames podcast here at http://www.gaelgames.com Padraig Coyle has been hearing some of the detail of what's being planned for the conference from Donal McAnallen, an education officer at the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090305bhttp://www.gaelgames.com Donal McAnallen Interview The Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive in Armagh will host a two day conference entitled "For Community, County and Country" in eight days time. It's part of the Ulster Council's celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the GAA. On this edition of the Gaelgames podcast here at http://www.gaelgames.com, Padraig Coyle has been hearing some of the detail of what's being planned for the conference from Donal McAnallen, an education officer at the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Memorial Library. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 07:57 no One of Gaelic football's great stars of recent times Peter Canavan talks to Padraig Coyle on this edition of the Gael games podcast. Peter who won almost every honour in the game has been retired from inter county football for a couple of seasons though not before winning two All Ireland senior medals for Tyrone. He¹s still deeply involved in the sport as a manager with Errigal Ciaran as well as being part of the coaching staff at Holy Trinity College Cookstown. In this interview, Peter talks about the enjoyment he gets from coaching at vocational colleges level as well as giving his views on the debate about the perceived dangers that Gaelic football is under from Australian Rules. If you have any comments do contact us at www.gaelgames.com Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090305http://www.gaelgames.com Peter Canavan Interview One of Gaelic football's great stars of recent times Peter Canavan talks to Padraig Coyle on this edition of the Gael games podcast. Peter who won almost every honour in the game has been retired from inter county football for a couple of seasons though not before winning two All Ireland senior medals for Tyrone. He¹s still deeply involved in the sport as a manager with Errigal Ciaran as well as being part of the coaching staff at Holy Trinity College Cookstown. In this interview, Peter talks about the enjoyment he gets from coaching at vocational colleges level as well as giving his views on the debate about the perceived dangers that Gaelic football is under from Australian Rules. If you have any comments do contact us at www.gaelgames.com Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 07:52 no Chris McCann, a professional journalist and coach to the Limavady Wolfhounds minor and under 21 football teams talks to Padraig Coyle on this edition of the Gael games podcast here at www.gaelgames.com. Chris is editor of a new publication, the Oakleaf Magazine, which features Gaelic sports in County Derry. The magazine profiles former Derry All Star and Northern Ireland international Gerry McElhinney and examines the success story behind Ballinderry Shamrocks. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090221http://www.gaelgames.com Oakleaf Magazine Chris McCann, a professional journalist and coach to the Limavady Wolfhounds minor and under 21 football teams talks to Padraig Coyle on this edition of the Gael games podcast here at www.gaelgames.com. Chris is editor of a new publication, the Oakleaf Magazine, which features Gaelic sports in County Derry. The magazine profiles former Derry All Star and Northern Ireland international Gerry McElhinney and examines the success story behind Ballinderry Shamrocks. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 12:33 no On this edition of the Gael Games podcast, Padraig Coyle looks back at some of the weekend action from the Allianz National Hurling Football and Hurling Leagues. He hears from Laois manager Sean Dempsey after his side defeat Armagh at the Athletic Grounds. Armagh manager Peter McDonnell is less than pleased with the performance. However Derry's Damian Cassidy is measured in his thoughts following the Oakleaf County's destruction of Westmmeath at Ballinsascreen. And ahead of the quarter finals of the Ulster Bank Sigerson Cup, Padraig speaks to Coilin Duffy, the press officer for the tournament in which Jordanstown is defending its title. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=121/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090217http://www.gaelgames.com Cassidy’s Delight But McDonnell’s Disappointment Former All Star hurler Terence McNaughton is the joint manger of the Antrim hurling team and this edition of the Gael Games podcast Terence talks to Padraig Coyle about his passion for the sport and sets out some of the targets that he and Dominic McKinlay have their sights on for 2009. It's going to be a busy year for the Saffrons as the county aims to finish in a high position in the Allianz National Hurling League, retain its Ulster Championship title and then later in the season compete in the Leinster Hurling Championship for the first time. Padraig spoke to Terence at his workshop in Cushendall where he handcrafts hurling sticks. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 12:13 no Former All Star hurler Terence McNaughton is the joint manger of the Antrim hurling team and this edition of the Gael Games podcast Terence talks to Padraig Coyle about his passion for the sport and sets out some of the targets that he and Dominic McKinlay have their sights on for 2009. It's going to be a busy year for the Saffrons as the county aims to finish in a high position in the Allianz National Hurling League, retain its Ulster Championship title and then later in the season compete in the Leinster Hurling Championship for the first time. Padraig spoke to Terence at his workshop in Cushendall where he handcrafts hurling sticks. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=107/ ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090212http://www.gaelgames.com McNaughton's Hurling Ambition Former All Star hurler Terence McNaughton is the joint manger of the Antrim hurling team and this edition of the Gael Games podcast Terence talks to Padraig Coyle about his passion for the sport and sets out some of the targets that he and Dominic McKinlay have their sights on for 2009. It's going to be a busy year for the Saffrons as the county aims to finish in a high position in the Allianz National Hurling League, retain its Ulster Championship title and then later in the season compete in the Leinster Hurling Championship for the first time. Padraig spoke to Terence at his workshop in Cushendall where he handcrafts hurling sticks. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 12:02 no In this edition of the Gael Games Podcast, we look back to a busy few days in Gaelic games. The Allianz National Football League is underway, UUJ gain bragging rights over Queen's University again and the Ulster Council of the GAA launching its plans for the 125th anniversary celebrations of Cumann Luthchleas Gael. There are contributions from Tyrone manager Mickey Harte, Katherine O'Hara chair of the Ulster Camogie Council, Terence McNaughton - joint manager of Antrim’s senior hurling team - Ulster Council president Tom Daly, and Danny Murphy, secretary of the Ulster Council. If you want to comment on what has been said do contact us at gaelgames.com Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=87 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090205http://www.gaelgames.com Ulster GAA’s 125th Celebrations This weekend sees the first round of matches in the Allianz National Football League with Derry defending the title it won last year. Padraig Coyle has been to the Belfast launch of the tournament where I met Tyrone’s All Ireland winning captain, Brian Dooher, Charlie Vernon of Queen’s University and Armagh and Derry star Paddy Bradley who has recently returned from a four month break in Australia. They give their views on what lies ahead, while Donal Bollard of sponsors Alliance talks about why this 17 year relationship with the GAA has been so successful. Thank you for downloading the podcast and if you want to comment on what has been said do contact us at gaelgames.com Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 11:29 no This weekend sees the first round of matches in the Allianz National Football League with Derry defending the title it won last year. Padraig Coyle has been to the Belfast launch of the tournament where I met Tyrone’s All Ireland winning captain, Brian Dooher, Charlie Vernon of Queen’s University and Armagh and Derry star Paddy Bradley who has recently returned from a four month break in Australia. They give their views on what lies ahead, while Donal Bollard of sponsors Alliance talks about why this 17 year relationship with the GAA has been so successful. Thank you for downloading the podcast and if you want to comment on what has been said do contact us at gaelgames.com Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=76 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090130http://www.gaelgames.com A Derry Air about Bradley This weekend sees the first round of matches in the Allianz National Football League with Derry defending the title it won last year. Padraig Coyle has been to the Belfast launch of the tournament where I met Tyrone’s All Ireland winning captain, Brian Dooher, Charlie Vernon of Queen’s University and Armagh and Derry star Paddy Bradley who has recently returned from a four month break in Australia. They give their views on what lies ahead, while Donal Bollard of sponsors Alliance talks about why this 17 year relationship with the GAA has been so successful. Thank you for downloading the podcast and if you want to comment on what has been said do contact us at gaelgames.com Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 12:56 no The first silverware of the season was decided last weekend when Donegal claimed the Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup title with a 2 - 12 to 0 - 11 points win, in extra time, over Queen's University. The next phase of the season is the Allianz National League in both hurling and football. The curtain raiser will be Saturday night's clash of Dublin and All Ireland champions Tyrone under the floodlights at Croke Park. But let’s ask ourselves about the development of the players who will be gracing the big stages during the season. What may have helped in getting them to this stage in their careers? One answer, for those who play in Ulster, will have been the Ulster Colleges Council which organises various post primary tournaments. One of the many volunteers who gives up a lot of his time in the running of these events is the UCC treasurer, Sean McGourty. There are 36 competitions – 16 for hurling, 20 for football. And there are some 1400 games played in a relatively short space of time before the champions of the Mageean, McRory and all the other cups are crowned. Sean highlights the importance of these competitions in the overall development of young people regardless of whether they go on to win the highest accolades - the Colleges All Star awards. Have you come through this colleges system in your football career? Do you believe that it helped you both on and off the field? Do you agree with Sean’s views on the subject? Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=76 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090127http://www.gaelgames.com Where Did It Begin? The first silverware of the season was decided last weekend when Donegal claimed the Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup title with a 2 - 12 to 0 - 11 points win, in extra time, over Queen's University. The next phase of the season is the Allianz National League in both hurling and football. The curtain raiser will be Saturday night's clash of Dublin and All Ireland champions Tyrone under the floodlights at Croke Park. But let’s ask ourselves about the development of the players who will be gracing the big stages during the season. What may have helped in getting them to this stage in their careers? One answer, for those who play in Ulster, will have been the Ulster Colleges Council which organises various post primary tournaments. One of the many volunteers who gives up a lot of his time in the running of these events is the UCC treasurer, Sean McGourty. There are 36 competitions – 16 for hurling, 20 for football. And there are some 1400 games played in a relatively short space of time before the champions of the Mageean, McRory and all the other cups are crowned. Sean highlights the importance of these competitions in the overall development of young people regardless of whether they go on to win the highest accolades - the Colleges All Star awards. Have you come through this colleges system in your football career? Do you believe that it helped you both on and off the field? Do you agree with Sean’s views on the subject? Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 10:50 no As you head out the M1 motorway towards Stockmans Lane and beyond, you may notice some GAA pitches on the right hand side of the road behind the Bog Meadows. In there you'll find the home of one of Belfast's best known GAA clubs; St Galls. Next year the club celebrates its 100th anniversary and already work is well advanced in compiling an extensive history which will be published in 2010. In this gaelgames.com podcast, club historian James A Walsh tells Padraig Coyle a little of the remarkable story of St Galls who have been Antrim and Ulster club champions, but are still waiting to bring home the All Ireland club title in football and hurling. There are stories, too, about tragedies in the early decades of the last century as well as the association with the international teaching order, the De La Salle Brothers, and a man nicknamed Big Kerry. As the club prepares for that big birthday in 2010, it’s asking for additional help in charting its history. You can contact the club at http://www.naomhgall.com Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=70 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090124http://www.gaelgames.com Gaelgames Podcast 03 As you head out the M1 motorway towards Stockmans Lane and beyond, you may notice some GAA pitches on the right hand side of the road behind the Bog Meadows. In there you'll find the home of one of Belfast's best known GAA clubs; St Galls. Next year the club celebrates its 100th anniversary and already work is well advanced in compiling an extensive history which will be published in 2010. In this gaelgames.com podcast, club historian James A Walsh tells Padraig Coyle a little of the remarkable story of St Galls who have been Antrim and Ulster club champions, but are still waiting to bring home the All Ireland club title in football and hurling. There are stories, too, about tragedies in the early decades of the last century as well as the association with the international teaching order, the De La Salle Brothers, and a man nicknamed Big Kerry. As the club prepares for that big birthday in 2010, it’s asking for additional help in charting its history. You can contact the club at http://www.naomhgall.com Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 13:27 no We have had a huge number of downloads of our first podcast which featured an interview with former Armagh star and Gaelic football commentator Jimmy Smyth. In this podcast one of Ireland's most experienced and respected football coaches gives his views on the early weeks of the new season. Adrian McGuckin, whose club Ballinderry went all the way to win the All Ireland club title in 2002, has also guided St Patrick'sMaghera to success in the MacRory Cup. His connections with Derry as both a player and as part of the Eamon Coleman era have established his credentials as one of Gaelic games' leading analysts. For nearly a decade he has been a regular broadcaster on the BBC Sunday Sportsound programme where his observations have stimulated much debate on the state of the sport. More recently Adrian has been coaching Donegal Seniors and University of Ulster Jordanstown - the present holders of the Ulster Bank Sigerson Cup. In this Gaelgames.com podcast Adrian McGuckin reflects on the season so far as UUJ prepare to defend the Sigerson Cup. Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=64 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20090117http://www.gaelgames.com Gaelgames Podcast 02 We have had a huge number of downloads of our first podcast which featured an interview with former Armagh star and Gaelic football commentator Jimmy Smyth. In this podcast one of Ireland's most experienced and respected football coaches gives his views on the early weeks of the new season. Adrian McGuckin, whose club Ballinderry went all the way to win the All Ireland club title in 2002, has also guided St Patrick'sMaghera to success in the MacRory Cup. His connections with Derry as both a player and as part of the Eamon Coleman era have established his credentials as one of Gaelic games' leading analysts. For nearly a decade he has been a regular broadcaster on the BBC Sunday Sportsound programme where his observations have stimulated much debate on the state of the sport. More recently Adrian has been coaching Donegal Seniors and University of Ulster Jordanstown - the present holders of the Ulster Bank Sigerson Cup. In this Gaelgames.com podcast Adrian McGuckin reflects on the season so far as UUJ prepare to defend the Sigerson Cup. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 14:59 no Jimmy Smyth, Gaelic games commentator gives Padraig Coyle his assessment of the forthcoming Gaelic Life Dr. McKenna Cup which gets underway 3 January 2009. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gaelgames.com/ http://www.gaelgames.com/?p=35 ds@simsdigitalmedia.com (Gael Games Podcast) 20081231http://www.gaelgames.com Gaelgames Podcast 01 Jimmy Smyth, Gaelic games commentator gives Padraig Coyle his assessment of the forthcoming Gaelic Life Dr. McKenna Cup which gets underway 3 January 2009. Padriag Coyle GAA, gaelic games, gaelic football, hurling, National Football League, Sigerson Cup, McKenna Cup, MacRory Cup, Liam McCarthy Cup, Sam Maguire Cup, Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connaght, Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone. 11:29 no